Go head to head with bands from around the country in the Contest of Champions, and vie for $10,000 in cash prizes and the chance to perform your own show solo during pregame at the TaxSlayer Bowl! Join the other bands in a supercharged halftime show performance. This experience is all about showing off your skills and giving your performance everything you have. Are you up for the challenge?

Package Inclusions

Your TaxSlayer Bowl package includes:

Performance in the TaxSlayer Bowl halftime show finale

TaxSlayer Bowl Contest of Champions field show with $10,000 in cash prizes

First place band performs their own show during TaxSlayer Bowl pre-game show

Overview Video

TaxSlayer Bowl Band Overview Video

Your Adventure, Day by Day

Day 1 :
Welcome to Jacksonville!

- Dinner:
Enjoy dinner and shopping in the historic and beautiful St. Augustine, the oldest city in America.

Day 2 :
Rehearse & Relax

- Morning Rehearsal:
Spend time with your band this morning rehearsing for the field show competition.

- TaxSlayer Bowl Contest of Champions:
Take the field at the TaxSlayer Bowl Contest of Champions and vie for the $10,000 prize! Plus, the winner of this field show competition will perform solo at the TaxSlayer Bowl pre-game show!

Day 3 :
Rehearsal & Awards Ceremony

- Rehearsal:
It’s time for your first mass band rehearsal! Join students, directors, and top clinicians from around the country to begin rehearsing for the TaxSlayer Bowl Halftime Show Finale.

- Gala Awards Ceremony:
Reflect on all your hard work at an exclusive gala awards ceremony with all the bands!

Day 4 :
Game Day!

- Final Halftime Show Dress Rehearsal:
Join the entire show cast of marching bands, dancers, cheerleaders, color guard, etc. for a final dress rehearsal!

- TaxSlayer Bowl Kick-Off!:
The winning field show marching band performs their show solo at pre-game. Step out onto the field and feel the excitement as you perform at the TaxSlayer Bowl Halftime Show!